Bessenhoffer Family History

Bessenhoffer Surname Meaning

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4	Military Records
6	Immigration Records
13	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Bessenhoffer family from?

You can see how Bessenhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessenhoffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bessenhoffer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessenhoffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bessenhoffer families in 1920.

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Census Record

There are 13 census records available for the last name Bessenhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessenhoffer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Bessenhoffer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 4 military records available for the last name Bessenhoffer. For the veterans among your Bessenhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessenhoffer lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Bessenhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bessenhoffer in 1986 was 75, and 78 in 1999.

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Bessenhoffer Family History

Bessenhoffer Surname Meaning

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Bessenhoffer Surname Meaning

92 record(s) for Bessenhoffer

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Where is the Bessenhoffer family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Bessenhoffer lifespan?

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